Legends of the Fall

Pasta is a proven menu powerhouse, and fall is a prime time to spotlight it. According to Datassential, 63 percent of consumers say they are more likely to order a dish if it features seasonal ingredients, making autumn an opportunity to drive trial with pasta-forward builds. Comfort foods also see a notable lift this time of year, naturally. Technomic reports that 65 percent of consumers crave familiar, hearty dishes more often in cooler months. Pasta delivers on both, whether it’s a warming soup with a spoonful of orzo swirled in, a veg-centric pasta that highlights the fall harvest, or a rich and hearty pasta that satisfies seasonal cravings. For operators, pasta provides a versatile, margin-friendly platform that adapts seamlessly to seasonal cues. The payoff: dishes that meet consumer demand, build menu differentiation, help drive traffic and grow check sizes. Click through the slideshow to see how chefs are translating fall flavors into pasta builds that resonate with today’s diners, trusting Barilla For Professionals to provide a high-quality foundation for creativity.

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